#7A0303 Hex Color
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#7a0303 is a deep maroon, so dark it reads almost black in shadow. Its low lightness keeps the red muted and warm, which suits wine branding, luxury packaging, and moody layouts. White text reaches about 11.4:1 contrast on it, enough for small body copy. Pair it with dusty rose or aged brass instead of bright primaries.
Questions about #7a0303
What is #7a0303 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a0303 is rgb(122, 3, 3), in HSL hsl(0, 95%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 98%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a0303?
Soft cream, dusty rose, aged brass, and muted charcoal all sit comfortably beside #7a0303, since its very low lightness leaves partners room to breathe and keeps the pairing from turning muddy or flat.
Is #7a0303 readable on white or black?
#7a0303 has a 11.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.